7 Overview Planning Issues to be addressedBusiness vacanciesDeclining property conditionsChanges in business types that may or may not be desirableSignage, aesthetic, landscaping and architecture issues.Crime and safety

21 Public Input: Dinning in Downtown MiamiMost indicated a preference for dinning in Coral Gables (27%)Exactly half dine in Downtown Miami (50%)Of those who chose not to dine in Downtown Miami the most frequently cited reason was parking (24%)Of those who dine Downtown Miami mostly do so 1-2 times per week (51%)The meal most frequently purchased by those who dine in Downtown Miami is lunch (84%)Most spend and average of $11-$15 on that meal (40%)Source: Miami Downtown Development Authority

28 Plan Recommendations: Crime PreventionLook for opportunities for amenities such as outdoor seating that will provide visual surveillance more “people on the street”.More police on bicycles to enhance pedestrian environment.Initiate a neighborhood watch program